Question: When did season four premiere?

Answer: January 18, 2005

<hl> Season four premiered on January 18, 2005 ; this was the first season of the series to be aired in high definition, although the finale of season three was also aired in high definition. <hl> The number of those attending the auditions by now had increased to over 100,000 from the 10,000 of the first season. The age limit was raised to 28 in this season, and among those who benefited from this new rule were Constantine Maroulis and Bo Bice, the two rockers of the show.

Season four premiered on <hl> January 18, 2005 <hl>; this was the first season of the series to be aired in high definition, although the finale of season three was also aired in high definition. The number of those attending the auditions by now had increased to over 100,000 from the 10,000 of the first season. The age limit was raised to 28 in this season, and among those who benefited from this new rule were Constantine Maroulis and Bo Bice, the two rockers of the show.

Season four premiered on <hl> January 18, 2005 <hl> ; this was the first season of the series to be aired in high definition, although the finale of season three was also aired in high definition.


Question: Season four was the first full season to be aired in what?

Season four premiered on January 18, 2005; this was the first season of the series to be aired in high definition, although the finale of season three was also aired in high definition. The number of those attending the auditions by now had increased to over 100,000 from the 10,000 of the first season. The age limit was raised to 28 in this season, and among those who benefited from this new rule were Constantine Maroulis and Bo Bice, the two rockers of the show.

Answer: high definition

<hl> Season four premiered on January 18, 2005; this was the first season of the series to be aired in high definition , although the finale of season three was also aired in high definition. <hl> The number of those attending the auditions by now had increased to over 100,000 from the 10,000 of the first season. The age limit was raised to 28 in this season, and among those who benefited from this new rule were Constantine Maroulis and Bo Bice, the two rockers of the show.

Season four premiered on January 18, 2005; this was the first season of the series to be aired in <hl> high definition <hl>, although the finale of season three was also aired in high definition. The number of those attending the auditions by now had increased to over 100,000 from the 10,000 of the first season. The age limit was raised to 28 in this season, and among those who benefited from this new rule were Constantine Maroulis and Bo Bice, the two rockers of the show.

Season four premiered on January 18, 2005; this was the first season of the series to be aired in <hl> high definition <hl> , although the finale of season three was also aired in high definition.


Question: How many people auditioned to be on American Idol?

Answer: over 100,000

Season four premiered on January 18, 2005; this was the first season of the series to be aired in high definition, although the finale of season three was also aired in high definition. <hl> The number of those attending the auditions by now had increased to over 100,000 from the 10,000 of the first season. <hl> The age limit was raised to 28 in this season, and among those who benefited from this new rule were Constantine Maroulis and Bo Bice, the two rockers of the show.

Season four premiered on January 18, 2005; this was the first season of the series to be aired in high definition, although the finale of season three was also aired in high definition. The number of those attending the auditions by now had increased to <hl> over 100,000 <hl> from the 10,000 of the first season. The age limit was raised to 28 in this season, and among those who benefited from this new rule were Constantine Maroulis and Bo Bice, the two rockers of the show.


Question: What was the maximum age a contestant could be starting this season?

Answer: 28

Season four premiered on January 18, 2005; this was the first season of the series to be aired in high definition, although the finale of season three was also aired in high definition. The number of those attending the auditions by now had increased to over 100,000 from the 10,000 of the first season. <hl> The age limit was raised to 28 in this season, and among those who benefited from this new rule were Constantine Maroulis and Bo Bice, the two rockers of the show. <hl>

Season four premiered on January 18, 2005; this was the first season of the series to be aired in high definition, although the finale of season three was also aired in high definition. The number of those attending the auditions by now had increased to over 100,000 from the 10,000 of the first season. The age limit was raised to <hl> 28 <hl> in this season, and among those who benefited from this new rule were Constantine Maroulis and Bo Bice, the two rockers of the show.


Question: In what year did American Idol begin a contest to decide the winners single?

This season also saw the launch of the American Idol Songwriter contest which allows fans to vote for the "coronation song". Thousands of recordings of original songs were submitted by songwriters, and 20 entries selected for the public vote. The winning song, "This Is My Now", was performed by both finalists during the finale and released by Sparks on May 24, 2007.

Answer: 2007

This season also saw the launch of the American Idol Songwriter contest which allows fans to vote for the "coronation song". Thousands of recordings of original songs were submitted by songwriters, and 20 entries selected for the public vote. <hl> The winning song, "This Is My Now", was performed by both finalists during the finale and released by Sparks on May 24, 2007 . <hl>

This season also saw the launch of the American Idol Songwriter contest which allows fans to vote for the "coronation song". Thousands of recordings of original songs were submitted by songwriters, and 20 entries selected for the public vote. The winning song, "This Is My Now", was performed by both finalists during the finale and released by Sparks on May 24, <hl> 2007 <hl>.

The winning song, "This Is My Now", was performed by both finalists during the finale and released by Sparks on May 24, <hl> 2007 <hl> .


Question: What is the first song released by Jordin Sparks after winning American Idol?

Answer: This Is My Now

This season also saw the launch of the American Idol Songwriter contest which allows fans to vote for the "coronation song". Thousands of recordings of original songs were submitted by songwriters, and 20 entries selected for the public vote. <hl> The winning song, " This Is My Now ", was performed by both finalists during the finale and released by Sparks on May 24, 2007. <hl>

This season also saw the launch of the American Idol Songwriter contest which allows fans to vote for the "coronation song". Thousands of recordings of original songs were submitted by songwriters, and 20 entries selected for the public vote. The winning song, "<hl> This Is My Now <hl>", was performed by both finalists during the finale and released by Sparks on May 24, 2007.

The winning song, " <hl> This Is My Now <hl> ", was performed by both finalists during the finale and released by Sparks on May 24, 2007.


Question: How was "This is My Now" decided as the first single for the American Idol winner in 2007?

Answer: public vote

This season also saw the launch of the American Idol Songwriter contest which allows fans to vote for the "coronation song". <hl> Thousands of recordings of original songs were submitted by songwriters, and 20 entries selected for the public vote . <hl> The winning song, "This Is My Now", was performed by both finalists during the finale and released by Sparks on May 24, 2007.

This season also saw the launch of the American Idol Songwriter contest which allows fans to vote for the "coronation song". Thousands of recordings of original songs were submitted by songwriters, and 20 entries selected for the <hl> public vote <hl>. The winning song, "This Is My Now", was performed by both finalists during the finale and released by Sparks on May 24, 2007.

Thousands of recordings of original songs were submitted by songwriters, and 20 entries selected for the <hl> public vote <hl> .


Question: Which contest started during this season?

Answer: American Idol Songwriter contest

<hl> This season also saw the launch of the American Idol Songwriter contest which allows fans to vote for the "coronation song". <hl> Thousands of recordings of original songs were submitted by songwriters, and 20 entries selected for the public vote. The winning song, "This Is My Now", was performed by both finalists during the finale and released by Sparks on May 24, 2007.

This season also saw the launch of the <hl> American Idol Songwriter contest <hl> which allows fans to vote for the "coronation song". Thousands of recordings of original songs were submitted by songwriters, and 20 entries selected for the public vote. The winning song, "This Is My Now", was performed by both finalists during the finale and released by Sparks on May 24, 2007.


Question: Fans could vote for what during this contest?

Answer: coronation song

<hl> This season also saw the launch of the American Idol Songwriter contest which allows fans to vote for the " coronation song ". <hl> Thousands of recordings of original songs were submitted by songwriters, and 20 entries selected for the public vote. The winning song, "This Is My Now", was performed by both finalists during the finale and released by Sparks on May 24, 2007.

This season also saw the launch of the American Idol Songwriter contest which allows fans to vote for the "<hl> coronation song <hl>". Thousands of recordings of original songs were submitted by songwriters, and 20 entries selected for the public vote. The winning song, "This Is My Now", was performed by both finalists during the finale and released by Sparks on May 24, 2007.

This season also saw the launch of the American Idol Songwriter contest which allows fans to vote for the " <hl> coronation song <hl> ".


Question: Of the thousands of songs entered, how many were the public able to vote for?

Answer: 20

This season also saw the launch of the American Idol Songwriter contest which allows fans to vote for the "coronation song". <hl> Thousands of recordings of original songs were submitted by songwriters, and 20 entries selected for the public vote. <hl> The winning song, "This Is My Now", was performed by both finalists during the finale and released by Sparks on May 24, 2007.

This season also saw the launch of the American Idol Songwriter contest which allows fans to vote for the "coronation song". Thousands of recordings of original songs were submitted by songwriters, and <hl> 20 <hl> entries selected for the public vote. The winning song, "This Is My Now", was performed by both finalists during the finale and released by Sparks on May 24, 2007.


Question: What song won the contest?

Answer: This Is My Now

This season also saw the launch of the American Idol Songwriter contest which allows fans to vote for the "coronation song". Thousands of recordings of original songs were submitted by songwriters, and 20 entries selected for the public vote. <hl> The winning song, " This Is My Now ", was performed by both finalists during the finale and released by Sparks on May 24, 2007. <hl>

This season also saw the launch of the American Idol Songwriter contest which allows fans to vote for the "coronation song". Thousands of recordings of original songs were submitted by songwriters, and 20 entries selected for the public vote. The winning song, "<hl> This Is My Now <hl>", was performed by both finalists during the finale and released by Sparks on May 24, 2007.

The winning song, " <hl> This Is My Now <hl> ", was performed by both finalists during the finale and released by Sparks on May 24, 2007.


Question: When did Sparks release her version of the song?

Answer: May 24, 2007

This season also saw the launch of the American Idol Songwriter contest which allows fans to vote for the "coronation song". Thousands of recordings of original songs were submitted by songwriters, and 20 entries selected for the public vote. <hl> The winning song, "This Is My Now", was performed by both finalists during the finale and released by Sparks on May 24, 2007 . <hl>

This season also saw the launch of the American Idol Songwriter contest which allows fans to vote for the "coronation song". Thousands of recordings of original songs were submitted by songwriters, and 20 entries selected for the public vote. The winning song, "This Is My Now", was performed by both finalists during the finale and released by Sparks on <hl> May 24, 2007 <hl>.

The winning song, "This Is My Now", was performed by both finalists during the finale and released by Sparks on <hl> May 24, 2007 <hl> .


Question: What year did season seven of American Idol first air?

Season seven premiered on January 15, 2008, for a two-day, four-hour premiere. The media focused on the professional status of the season seven contestants, the so-called 'ringers', many of whom, including Kristy Lee Cook, Brooke White, Michael Johns, and in particular Carly Smithson, had prior recording contracts. Contestant David Hernandez also attracted some attention due to his past employment as a stripper.

Answer: 2008

<hl> Season seven premiered on January 15, 2008 , for a two-day, four-hour premiere. <hl> The media focused on the professional status of the season seven contestants, the so-called 'ringers', many of whom, including Kristy Lee Cook, Brooke White, Michael Johns, and in particular Carly Smithson, had prior recording contracts. Contestant David Hernandez also attracted some attention due to his past employment as a stripper.

Season seven premiered on January 15, <hl> 2008 <hl>, for a two-day, four-hour premiere. The media focused on the professional status of the season seven contestants, the so-called 'ringers', many of whom, including Kristy Lee Cook, Brooke White, Michael Johns, and in particular Carly Smithson, had prior recording contracts. Contestant David Hernandez also attracted some attention due to his past employment as a stripper.

Season seven premiered on January 15, <hl> 2008 <hl> , for a two-day, four-hour premiere.


Question: Which season seven contestant had worked as a stripper before his time on American Idol?

Answer: David Hernandez

Season seven premiered on January 15, 2008, for a two-day, four-hour premiere. The media focused on the professional status of the season seven contestants, the so-called 'ringers', many of whom, including Kristy Lee Cook, Brooke White, Michael Johns, and in particular Carly Smithson, had prior recording contracts. <hl> Contestant David Hernandez also attracted some attention due to his past employment as a stripper. <hl>

Season seven premiered on January 15, 2008, for a two-day, four-hour premiere. The media focused on the professional status of the season seven contestants, the so-called 'ringers', many of whom, including Kristy Lee Cook, Brooke White, Michael Johns, and in particular Carly Smithson, had prior recording contracts. Contestant <hl> David Hernandez <hl> also attracted some attention due to his past employment as a stripper.


Question: Which contestant was talked about most for having a record deal before being a contestant on American Idol?

Answer: Carly Smithson

Season seven premiered on January 15, 2008, for a two-day, four-hour premiere. <hl> The media focused on the professional status of the season seven contestants, the so-called 'ringers', many of whom, including Kristy Lee Cook, Brooke White, Michael Johns, and in particular Carly Smithson , had prior recording contracts. <hl> Contestant David Hernandez also attracted some attention due to his past employment as a stripper.

Season seven premiered on January 15, 2008, for a two-day, four-hour premiere. The media focused on the professional status of the season seven contestants, the so-called 'ringers', many of whom, including Kristy Lee Cook, Brooke White, Michael Johns, and in particular <hl> Carly Smithson <hl>, had prior recording contracts. Contestant David Hernandez also attracted some attention due to his past employment as a stripper.

The media focused on the professional status of the season seven contestants, the so-called 'ringers', many of whom, including Kristy Lee Cook, Brooke White, Michael Johns, and in particular <hl> Carly Smithson <hl> , had prior recording contracts.


Question: When did season seven premiere?

Answer: January 15, 2008

<hl> Season seven premiered on January 15, 2008 , for a two-day, four-hour premiere. <hl> The media focused on the professional status of the season seven contestants, the so-called 'ringers', many of whom, including Kristy Lee Cook, Brooke White, Michael Johns, and in particular Carly Smithson, had prior recording contracts. Contestant David Hernandez also attracted some attention due to his past employment as a stripper.

Season seven premiered on <hl> January 15, 2008 <hl>, for a two-day, four-hour premiere. The media focused on the professional status of the season seven contestants, the so-called 'ringers', many of whom, including Kristy Lee Cook, Brooke White, Michael Johns, and in particular Carly Smithson, had prior recording contracts. Contestant David Hernandez also attracted some attention due to his past employment as a stripper.

Season seven premiered on <hl> January 15, 2008 <hl> , for a two-day, four-hour premiere.


Question: Which contestant drew attention because he was a former stripper?

Answer: David Hernandez

Season seven premiered on January 15, 2008, for a two-day, four-hour premiere. The media focused on the professional status of the season seven contestants, the so-called 'ringers', many of whom, including Kristy Lee Cook, Brooke White, Michael Johns, and in particular Carly Smithson, had prior recording contracts. <hl> Contestant David Hernandez also attracted some attention due to his past employment as a stripper. <hl>

Season seven premiered on January 15, 2008, for a two-day, four-hour premiere. The media focused on the professional status of the season seven contestants, the so-called 'ringers', many of whom, including Kristy Lee Cook, Brooke White, Michael Johns, and in particular Carly Smithson, had prior recording contracts. Contestant <hl> David Hernandez <hl> also attracted some attention due to his past employment as a stripper.


Question: Why did many of the contestants draw the attention of the media?

Answer: professional status

Season seven premiered on January 15, 2008, for a two-day, four-hour premiere. <hl> The media focused on the professional status of the season seven contestants, the so-called 'ringers', many of whom, including Kristy Lee Cook, Brooke White, Michael Johns, and in particular Carly Smithson, had prior recording contracts. <hl> Contestant David Hernandez also attracted some attention due to his past employment as a stripper.

Season seven premiered on January 15, 2008, for a two-day, four-hour premiere. The media focused on the <hl> professional status <hl> of the season seven contestants, the so-called 'ringers', many of whom, including Kristy Lee Cook, Brooke White, Michael Johns, and in particular Carly Smithson, had prior recording contracts. Contestant David Hernandez also attracted some attention due to his past employment as a stripper.


Question: Which contestant garnered the most attention because of a prior recording contract?

Answer: Carly Smithson

Season seven premiered on January 15, 2008, for a two-day, four-hour premiere. <hl> The media focused on the professional status of the season seven contestants, the so-called 'ringers', many of whom, including Kristy Lee Cook, Brooke White, Michael Johns, and in particular Carly Smithson , had prior recording contracts. <hl> Contestant David Hernandez also attracted some attention due to his past employment as a stripper.

Season seven premiered on January 15, 2008, for a two-day, four-hour premiere. The media focused on the professional status of the season seven contestants, the so-called 'ringers', many of whom, including Kristy Lee Cook, Brooke White, Michael Johns, and in particular <hl> Carly Smithson <hl>, had prior recording contracts. Contestant David Hernandez also attracted some attention due to his past employment as a stripper.

The media focused on the professional status of the season seven contestants, the so-called 'ringers', many of whom, including Kristy Lee Cook, Brooke White, Michael Johns, and in particular <hl> Carly Smithson <hl> , had prior recording contracts.


Question: What song did David Cook sing on American Idol during the week of the top ten?

For the finals, American Idol debuted a new state-of-the-art set and stage on March 11, 2008, along with a new on-air look. David Cook's performance of "Billie Jean" on top-ten night was lauded by the judges, but provoked controversy when they apparently mistook the Chris Cornell arrangement to be David Cook's own even though the performance was introduced as Cornell's version. Cornell himself said he was 'flattered' and praised David Cook's performance. David Cook was taken to the hospital after the top-nine performance show due to heart palpitations and high blood pressure.

Answer: Billie Jean

For the finals, American Idol debuted a new state-of-the-art set and stage on March 11, 2008, along with a new on-air look. <hl> David Cook's performance of " Billie Jean " on top-ten night was lauded by the judges, but provoked controversy when they apparently mistook the Chris Cornell arrangement to be David Cook's own even though the performance was introduced as Cornell's version. <hl> Cornell himself said he was 'flattered' and praised David Cook's performance. David Cook was taken to the hospital after the top-nine performance show due to heart palpitations and high blood pressure.

For the finals, American Idol debuted a new state-of-the-art set and stage on March 11, 2008, along with a new on-air look. David Cook's performance of "<hl> Billie Jean <hl>" on top-ten night was lauded by the judges, but provoked controversy when they apparently mistook the Chris Cornell arrangement to be David Cook's own even though the performance was introduced as Cornell's version. Cornell himself said he was 'flattered' and praised David Cook's performance. David Cook was taken to the hospital after the top-nine performance show due to heart palpitations and high blood pressure.

David Cook's performance of " <hl> Billie Jean <hl> " on top-ten night was lauded by the judges, but provoked controversy when they apparently mistook the Chris Cornell arrangement to be David Cook's own even though the performance was introduced as Cornell's version.


Question: Which American Idol contestant was hospitalized after singing during the week of the top nine?

Answer: David Cook

David Cook 's

For the finals, American Idol debuted a new state-of-the-art set and stage on March 11, 2008, along with a new on-air look. <hl> David Cook 's <hl> performance of "Billie Jean" on top-ten night was lauded by the judges, but provoked controversy when they apparently mistook the Chris Cornell arrangement to be David Cook's own even though the performance was introduced as Cornell's version. Cornell himself said he was 'flattered' and praised David Cook's performance. David Cook was taken to the hospital after the top-nine performance show due to heart palpitations and high blood pressure.

For the finals, American Idol debuted a new state-of-the-art set and stage on March 11, 2008, along with a new on-air look. <hl> David Cook <hl>'s performance of "Billie Jean" on top-ten night was lauded by the judges, but provoked controversy when they apparently mistook the Chris Cornell arrangement to be David Cook's own even though the performance was introduced as Cornell's version. Cornell himself said he was 'flattered' and praised David Cook's performance. David Cook was taken to the hospital after the top-nine performance show due to heart palpitations and high blood pressure.


Question: Who arranged the version of "Billie Jean" that David Cook performed on American Idol?

Answer: Chris Cornell

For the finals, American Idol debuted a new state-of-the-art set and stage on March 11, 2008, along with a new on-air look. <hl> David Cook's performance of "Billie Jean" on top-ten night was lauded by the judges, but provoked controversy when they apparently mistook the Chris Cornell arrangement to be David Cook's own even though the performance was introduced as Cornell's version. <hl> Cornell himself said he was 'flattered' and praised David Cook's performance. David Cook was taken to the hospital after the top-nine performance show due to heart palpitations and high blood pressure.

For the finals, American Idol debuted a new state-of-the-art set and stage on March 11, 2008, along with a new on-air look. David Cook's performance of "Billie Jean" on top-ten night was lauded by the judges, but provoked controversy when they apparently mistook the <hl> Chris Cornell <hl> arrangement to be David Cook's own even though the performance was introduced as Cornell's version. Cornell himself said he was 'flattered' and praised David Cook's performance. David Cook was taken to the hospital after the top-nine performance show due to heart palpitations and high blood pressure.


Question: On what date did the American Idol finals begin?

Answer: March 11, 2008

<hl> For the finals, American Idol debuted a new state-of-the-art set and stage on March 11, 2008 , along with a new on-air look. <hl> David Cook's performance of "Billie Jean" on top-ten night was lauded by the judges, but provoked controversy when they apparently mistook the Chris Cornell arrangement to be David Cook's own even though the performance was introduced as Cornell's version. Cornell himself said he was 'flattered' and praised David Cook's performance. David Cook was taken to the hospital after the top-nine performance show due to heart palpitations and high blood pressure.

For the finals, American Idol debuted a new state-of-the-art set and stage on <hl> March 11, 2008 <hl>, along with a new on-air look. David Cook's performance of "Billie Jean" on top-ten night was lauded by the judges, but provoked controversy when they apparently mistook the Chris Cornell arrangement to be David Cook's own even though the performance was introduced as Cornell's version. Cornell himself said he was 'flattered' and praised David Cook's performance. David Cook was taken to the hospital after the top-nine performance show due to heart palpitations and high blood pressure.

For the finals, American Idol debuted a new state-of-the-art set and stage on <hl> March 11, 2008 <hl> , along with a new on-air look.


Question: When did American Idol showcase a new set and stage?

Answer: March 11, 2008

<hl> For the finals, American Idol debuted a new state-of-the-art set and stage on March 11, 2008 , along with a new on-air look. <hl> David Cook's performance of "Billie Jean" on top-ten night was lauded by the judges, but provoked controversy when they apparently mistook the Chris Cornell arrangement to be David Cook's own even though the performance was introduced as Cornell's version. Cornell himself said he was 'flattered' and praised David Cook's performance. David Cook was taken to the hospital after the top-nine performance show due to heart palpitations and high blood pressure.

For the finals, American Idol debuted a new state-of-the-art set and stage on <hl> March 11, 2008 <hl>, along with a new on-air look. David Cook's performance of "Billie Jean" on top-ten night was lauded by the judges, but provoked controversy when they apparently mistook the Chris Cornell arrangement to be David Cook's own even though the performance was introduced as Cornell's version. Cornell himself said he was 'flattered' and praised David Cook's performance. David Cook was taken to the hospital after the top-nine performance show due to heart palpitations and high blood pressure.

For the finals, American Idol debuted a new state-of-the-art set and stage on <hl> March 11, 2008 <hl> , along with a new on-air look.


Question: Which arrangement was used for Cook's version of Billie Jean?

Answer: Chris Cornell

For the finals, American Idol debuted a new state-of-the-art set and stage on March 11, 2008, along with a new on-air look. <hl> David Cook's performance of "Billie Jean" on top-ten night was lauded by the judges, but provoked controversy when they apparently mistook the Chris Cornell arrangement to be David Cook's own even though the performance was introduced as Cornell's version. <hl> Cornell himself said he was 'flattered' and praised David Cook's performance. David Cook was taken to the hospital after the top-nine performance show due to heart palpitations and high blood pressure.

For the finals, American Idol debuted a new state-of-the-art set and stage on March 11, 2008, along with a new on-air look. David Cook's performance of "Billie Jean" on top-ten night was lauded by the judges, but provoked controversy when they apparently mistook the <hl> Chris Cornell <hl> arrangement to be David Cook's own even though the performance was introduced as Cornell's version. Cornell himself said he was 'flattered' and praised David Cook's performance. David Cook was taken to the hospital after the top-nine performance show due to heart palpitations and high blood pressure.


Question: Who was taken to the hospital after the top nine show?

Answer: David Cook

David Cook 's

For the finals, American Idol debuted a new state-of-the-art set and stage on March 11, 2008, along with a new on-air look. <hl> David Cook 's <hl> performance of "Billie Jean" on top-ten night was lauded by the judges, but provoked controversy when they apparently mistook the Chris Cornell arrangement to be David Cook's own even though the performance was introduced as Cornell's version. Cornell himself said he was 'flattered' and praised David Cook's performance. David Cook was taken to the hospital after the top-nine performance show due to heart palpitations and high blood pressure.

For the finals, American Idol debuted a new state-of-the-art set and stage on March 11, 2008, along with a new on-air look. <hl> David Cook <hl>'s performance of "Billie Jean" on top-ten night was lauded by the judges, but provoked controversy when they apparently mistook the Chris Cornell arrangement to be David Cook's own even though the performance was introduced as Cornell's version. Cornell himself said he was 'flattered' and praised David Cook's performance. David Cook was taken to the hospital after the top-nine performance show due to heart palpitations and high blood pressure.


Question: Which contestant sang "Imagine" on season seven of American Idol?

David Archuleta's performance of John Lennon's "Imagine" was considered by many as one of the best of the season. Jennifer Lopez, who was brought in as a judge in season ten, called it a beautiful song-moment that she will never forget. Jason Castro's semi-final performance of "Hallelujah" also received considerable attention, and it propelled Jeff Buckley's version of the song to the top of the Billboard digital song chart. This was the first season in which contestants' recordings were released onto iTunes after their performances, and although sales information was not released so as not to prejudice the contest, leaked information indicated that contestants' songs frequently reached the top of iTunes sales charts.

Answer: David Archuleta

David Archuleta 's

<hl> David Archuleta 's <hl> performance of John Lennon's "Imagine" was considered by many as one of the best of the season. Jennifer Lopez, who was brought in as a judge in season ten, called it a beautiful song-moment that she will never forget. Jason Castro's semi-final performance of "Hallelujah" also received considerable attention, and it propelled Jeff Buckley's version of the song to the top of the Billboard digital song chart. This was the first season in which contestants' recordings were released onto iTunes after their performances, and although sales information was not released so as not to prejudice the contest, leaked information indicated that contestants' songs frequently reached the top of iTunes sales charts.

<hl> David Archuleta <hl>'s performance of John Lennon's "Imagine" was considered by many as one of the best of the season. Jennifer Lopez, who was brought in as a judge in season ten, called it a beautiful song-moment that she will never forget. Jason Castro's semi-final performance of "Hallelujah" also received considerable attention, and it propelled Jeff Buckley's version of the song to the top of the Billboard digital song chart. This was the first season in which contestants' recordings were released onto iTunes after their performances, and although sales information was not released so as not to prejudice the contest, leaked information indicated that contestants' songs frequently reached the top of iTunes sales charts.


Question: In which season of American Idol did Jennifer Lopez become a judge?

Answer: season ten

David Archuleta's performance of John Lennon's "Imagine" was considered by many as one of the best of the season. <hl> Jennifer Lopez, who was brought in as a judge in season ten , called it a beautiful song-moment that she will never forget. <hl> Jason Castro's semi-final performance of "Hallelujah" also received considerable attention, and it propelled Jeff Buckley's version of the song to the top of the Billboard digital song chart. This was the first season in which contestants' recordings were released onto iTunes after their performances, and although sales information was not released so as not to prejudice the contest, leaked information indicated that contestants' songs frequently reached the top of iTunes sales charts.

David Archuleta's performance of John Lennon's "Imagine" was considered by many as one of the best of the season. Jennifer Lopez, who was brought in as a judge in <hl> season ten <hl>, called it a beautiful song-moment that she will never forget. Jason Castro's semi-final performance of "Hallelujah" also received considerable attention, and it propelled Jeff Buckley's version of the song to the top of the Billboard digital song chart. This was the first season in which contestants' recordings were released onto iTunes after their performances, and although sales information was not released so as not to prejudice the contest, leaked information indicated that contestants' songs frequently reached the top of iTunes sales charts.

Jennifer Lopez, who was brought in as a judge in <hl> season ten <hl> , called it a beautiful song-moment that she will never forget.


Question: What song did Jason Castro receive praise for singing during the semi-finals on American Idol?

Answer: Hallelujah

David Archuleta's performance of John Lennon's "Imagine" was considered by many as one of the best of the season. Jennifer Lopez, who was brought in as a judge in season ten, called it a beautiful song-moment that she will never forget. <hl> Jason Castro's semi-final performance of " Hallelujah " also received considerable attention, and it propelled Jeff Buckley's version of the song to the top of the Billboard digital song chart. <hl> This was the first season in which contestants' recordings were released onto iTunes after their performances, and although sales information was not released so as not to prejudice the contest, leaked information indicated that contestants' songs frequently reached the top of iTunes sales charts.

David Archuleta's performance of John Lennon's "Imagine" was considered by many as one of the best of the season. Jennifer Lopez, who was brought in as a judge in season ten, called it a beautiful song-moment that she will never forget. Jason Castro's semi-final performance of "<hl> Hallelujah <hl>" also received considerable attention, and it propelled Jeff Buckley's version of the song to the top of the Billboard digital song chart. This was the first season in which contestants' recordings were released onto iTunes after their performances, and although sales information was not released so as not to prejudice the contest, leaked information indicated that contestants' songs frequently reached the top of iTunes sales charts.

Jason Castro's semi-final performance of " <hl> Hallelujah <hl> " also received considerable attention, and it propelled Jeff Buckley's version of the song to the top of the Billboard digital song chart.


Question: Whose recording of Hallelujah became successful again after being performed on American Idol?

Answer: Jeff Buckley

David Archuleta's performance of John Lennon's "Imagine" was considered by many as one of the best of the season. Jennifer Lopez, who was brought in as a judge in season ten, called it a beautiful song-moment that she will never forget. <hl> Jason Castro's semi-final performance of "Hallelujah" also received considerable attention, and it propelled Jeff Buckley 's version of the song to the top of the Billboard digital song chart. <hl> This was the first season in which contestants' recordings were released onto iTunes after their performances, and although sales information was not released so as not to prejudice the contest, leaked information indicated that contestants' songs frequently reached the top of iTunes sales charts.

David Archuleta's performance of John Lennon's "Imagine" was considered by many as one of the best of the season. Jennifer Lopez, who was brought in as a judge in season ten, called it a beautiful song-moment that she will never forget. Jason Castro's semi-final performance of "Hallelujah" also received considerable attention, and it propelled <hl> Jeff Buckley <hl>'s version of the song to the top of the Billboard digital song chart. This was the first season in which contestants' recordings were released onto iTunes after their performances, and although sales information was not released so as not to prejudice the contest, leaked information indicated that contestants' songs frequently reached the top of iTunes sales charts.

Jason Castro's semi-final performance of "Hallelujah" also received considerable attention, and it propelled <hl> Jeff Buckley <hl> 's version of the song to the top of the Billboard digital song chart.


Question: On what digital platform were contestants performances released to after airing on American Idol?

Answer: iTunes

David Archuleta's performance of John Lennon's "Imagine" was considered by many as one of the best of the season. Jennifer Lopez, who was brought in as a judge in season ten, called it a beautiful song-moment that she will never forget. Jason Castro's semi-final performance of "Hallelujah" also received considerable attention, and it propelled Jeff Buckley's version of the song to the top of the Billboard digital song chart. <hl> This was the first season in which contestants' recordings were released onto iTunes after their performances, and although sales information was not released so as not to prejudice the contest, leaked information indicated that contestants' songs frequently reached the top of iTunes sales charts. <hl>

David Archuleta's performance of John Lennon's "Imagine" was considered by many as one of the best of the season. Jennifer Lopez, who was brought in as a judge in season ten, called it a beautiful song-moment that she will never forget. Jason Castro's semi-final performance of "Hallelujah" also received considerable attention, and it propelled Jeff Buckley's version of the song to the top of the Billboard digital song chart. This was the first season in which contestants' recordings were released onto <hl> iTunes <hl> after their performances, and although sales information was not released so as not to prejudice the contest, leaked information indicated that contestants' songs frequently reached the top of iTunes sales charts.


Question: Which David Archuletta cover was thought to be the best of the season by many?

Answer: John Lennon's "Imagine"

<hl> David Archuleta's performance of John Lennon's "Imagine" was considered by many as one of the best of the season. <hl> Jennifer Lopez, who was brought in as a judge in season ten, called it a beautiful song-moment that she will never forget. Jason Castro's semi-final performance of "Hallelujah" also received considerable attention, and it propelled Jeff Buckley's version of the song to the top of the Billboard digital song chart. This was the first season in which contestants' recordings were released onto iTunes after their performances, and although sales information was not released so as not to prejudice the contest, leaked information indicated that contestants' songs frequently reached the top of iTunes sales charts.

David Archuleta's performance of <hl> John Lennon's "Imagine" <hl> was considered by many as one of the best of the season. Jennifer Lopez, who was brought in as a judge in season ten, called it a beautiful song-moment that she will never forget. Jason Castro's semi-final performance of "Hallelujah" also received considerable attention, and it propelled Jeff Buckley's version of the song to the top of the Billboard digital song chart. This was the first season in which contestants' recordings were released onto iTunes after their performances, and although sales information was not released so as not to prejudice the contest, leaked information indicated that contestants' songs frequently reached the top of iTunes sales charts.


Question: Who said it Archuletta's rendition is one that she will never forget?

Answer: Jennifer Lopez

David Archuleta's performance of John Lennon's "Imagine" was considered by many as one of the best of the season. <hl> Jennifer Lopez , who was brought in as a judge in season ten, called it a beautiful song-moment that she will never forget. <hl> Jason Castro's semi-final performance of "Hallelujah" also received considerable attention, and it propelled Jeff Buckley's version of the song to the top of the Billboard digital song chart. This was the first season in which contestants' recordings were released onto iTunes after their performances, and although sales information was not released so as not to prejudice the contest, leaked information indicated that contestants' songs frequently reached the top of iTunes sales charts.

David Archuleta's performance of John Lennon's "Imagine" was considered by many as one of the best of the season. <hl> Jennifer Lopez <hl>, who was brought in as a judge in season ten, called it a beautiful song-moment that she will never forget. Jason Castro's semi-final performance of "Hallelujah" also received considerable attention, and it propelled Jeff Buckley's version of the song to the top of the Billboard digital song chart. This was the first season in which contestants' recordings were released onto iTunes after their performances, and although sales information was not released so as not to prejudice the contest, leaked information indicated that contestants' songs frequently reached the top of iTunes sales charts.

<hl> Jennifer Lopez <hl> , who was brought in as a judge in season ten, called it a beautiful song-moment that she will never forget.


Question: Which finalist sang "Hallelujah" during the semi-finals?

Answer: Jason Castro

Jason Castro 's

David Archuleta's performance of John Lennon's "Imagine" was considered by many as one of the best of the season. Jennifer Lopez, who was brought in as a judge in season ten, called it a beautiful song-moment that she will never forget. <hl> Jason Castro 's <hl> semi-final performance of "Hallelujah" also received considerable attention, and it propelled Jeff Buckley's version of the song to the top of the Billboard digital song chart. This was the first season in which contestants' recordings were released onto iTunes after their performances, and although sales information was not released so as not to prejudice the contest, leaked information indicated that contestants' songs frequently reached the top of iTunes sales charts.

David Archuleta's performance of John Lennon's "Imagine" was considered by many as one of the best of the season. Jennifer Lopez, who was brought in as a judge in season ten, called it a beautiful song-moment that she will never forget. <hl> Jason Castro <hl>'s semi-final performance of "Hallelujah" also received considerable attention, and it propelled Jeff Buckley's version of the song to the top of the Billboard digital song chart. This was the first season in which contestants' recordings were released onto iTunes after their performances, and although sales information was not released so as not to prejudice the contest, leaked information indicated that contestants' songs frequently reached the top of iTunes sales charts.


Question: Castro's performance sent which singer's version to the top of a Billboard chart?

Answer: Jeff Buckley

David Archuleta's performance of John Lennon's "Imagine" was considered by many as one of the best of the season. Jennifer Lopez, who was brought in as a judge in season ten, called it a beautiful song-moment that she will never forget. <hl> Jason Castro's semi-final performance of "Hallelujah" also received considerable attention, and it propelled Jeff Buckley 's version of the song to the top of the Billboard digital song chart. <hl> This was the first season in which contestants' recordings were released onto iTunes after their performances, and although sales information was not released so as not to prejudice the contest, leaked information indicated that contestants' songs frequently reached the top of iTunes sales charts.

David Archuleta's performance of John Lennon's "Imagine" was considered by many as one of the best of the season. Jennifer Lopez, who was brought in as a judge in season ten, called it a beautiful song-moment that she will never forget. Jason Castro's semi-final performance of "Hallelujah" also received considerable attention, and it propelled <hl> Jeff Buckley <hl>'s version of the song to the top of the Billboard digital song chart. This was the first season in which contestants' recordings were released onto iTunes after their performances, and although sales information was not released so as not to prejudice the contest, leaked information indicated that contestants' songs frequently reached the top of iTunes sales charts.

Jason Castro's semi-final performance of "Hallelujah" also received considerable attention, and it propelled <hl> Jeff Buckley <hl> 's version of the song to the top of the Billboard digital song chart.


Question: For the first time, recordings of the contestant's songs could be purchased where?

Answer: iTunes

David Archuleta's performance of John Lennon's "Imagine" was considered by many as one of the best of the season. Jennifer Lopez, who was brought in as a judge in season ten, called it a beautiful song-moment that she will never forget. Jason Castro's semi-final performance of "Hallelujah" also received considerable attention, and it propelled Jeff Buckley's version of the song to the top of the Billboard digital song chart. <hl> This was the first season in which contestants' recordings were released onto iTunes after their performances, and although sales information was not released so as not to prejudice the contest, leaked information indicated that contestants' songs frequently reached the top of iTunes sales charts. <hl>

David Archuleta's performance of John Lennon's "Imagine" was considered by many as one of the best of the season. Jennifer Lopez, who was brought in as a judge in season ten, called it a beautiful song-moment that she will never forget. Jason Castro's semi-final performance of "Hallelujah" also received considerable attention, and it propelled Jeff Buckley's version of the song to the top of the Billboard digital song chart. This was the first season in which contestants' recordings were released onto <hl> iTunes <hl> after their performances, and although sales information was not released so as not to prejudice the contest, leaked information indicated that contestants' songs frequently reached the top of iTunes sales charts.


Question: Who won season seven of American Idol?

The finalists were Cook and Archuleta. David Cook was announced the winner on May 21, 2008, the first rocker to win the show. Both Cook and Archuleta had some success as recording artists with both selling over a million albums in the U.S.

Answer: David Cook

The finalists were Cook and Archuleta. <hl> David Cook was announced the winner on May 21, 2008, the first rocker to win the show. <hl> Both Cook and Archuleta had some success as recording artists with both selling over a million albums in the U.S.

The finalists were Cook and Archuleta. <hl> David Cook <hl> was announced the winner on May 21, 2008, the first rocker to win the show. Both Cook and Archuleta had some success as recording artists with both selling over a million albums in the U.S.


Question: Who was the first Rock and Roll artist to win American Idol?

Answer: David Cook

The finalists were Cook and Archuleta. <hl> David Cook was announced the winner on May 21, 2008, the first rocker to win the show. <hl> Both Cook and Archuleta had some success as recording artists with both selling over a million albums in the U.S.

The finalists were Cook and Archuleta. <hl> David Cook <hl> was announced the winner on May 21, 2008, the first rocker to win the show. Both Cook and Archuleta had some success as recording artists with both selling over a million albums in the U.S.


Question: When was the winner announced?

Answer: May 21, 2008

The finalists were Cook and Archuleta. <hl> David Cook was announced the winner on May 21, 2008 , the first rocker to win the show. <hl> Both Cook and Archuleta had some success as recording artists with both selling over a million albums in the U.S.

The finalists were Cook and Archuleta. David Cook was announced the winner on <hl> May 21, 2008 <hl>, the first rocker to win the show. Both Cook and Archuleta had some success as recording artists with both selling over a million albums in the U.S.

David Cook was announced the winner on <hl> May 21, 2008 <hl> , the first rocker to win the show.


Question: Who was the winner?

Answer: David Cook

The finalists were Cook and Archuleta. <hl> David Cook was announced the winner on May 21, 2008, the first rocker to win the show. <hl> Both Cook and Archuleta had some success as recording artists with both selling over a million albums in the U.S.

The finalists were Cook and Archuleta. <hl> David Cook <hl> was announced the winner on May 21, 2008, the first rocker to win the show. Both Cook and Archuleta had some success as recording artists with both selling over a million albums in the U.S.


Question: What was the name of the first song released by David Cook after winning American Idol?

The American Idol Songwriter contest was also held this season. From ten of the most popular submissions, each of the final two contestants chose a song to perform, although neither of their selections was used as the "coronation song". The winning song, "The Time of My Life", was recorded by David Cook and released on May 22, 2008.

Answer: The Time of My Life

The American Idol Songwriter contest was also held this season. From ten of the most popular submissions, each of the final two contestants chose a song to perform, although neither of their selections was used as the "coronation song". <hl> The winning song, " The Time of My Life ", was recorded by David Cook and released on May 22, 2008. <hl>

The American Idol Songwriter contest was also held this season. From ten of the most popular submissions, each of the final two contestants chose a song to perform, although neither of their selections was used as the "coronation song". The winning song, "<hl> The Time of My Life <hl>", was recorded by David Cook and released on May 22, 2008.

The winning song, " <hl> The Time of My Life <hl> ", was recorded by David Cook and released on May 22, 2008.


Question: How was the winning single chose on season seven of American Idol?

Answer: The American Idol Songwriter contest

<hl> The American Idol Songwriter contest was also held this season. <hl> From ten of the most popular submissions, each of the final two contestants chose a song to perform, although neither of their selections was used as the "coronation song". The winning song, "The Time of My Life", was recorded by David Cook and released on May 22, 2008.

<hl> The American Idol Songwriter contest <hl> was also held this season. From ten of the most popular submissions, each of the final two contestants chose a song to perform, although neither of their selections was used as the "coronation song". The winning song, "The Time of My Life", was recorded by David Cook and released on May 22, 2008.


Question: What year did David Cook release the single, "The Time of My Life"?

Answer: 2008

The American Idol Songwriter contest was also held this season. From ten of the most popular submissions, each of the final two contestants chose a song to perform, although neither of their selections was used as the "coronation song". <hl> The winning song, "The Time of My Life", was recorded by David Cook and released on May 22, 2008 . <hl>

The American Idol Songwriter contest was also held this season. From ten of the most popular submissions, each of the final two contestants chose a song to perform, although neither of their selections was used as the "coronation song". The winning song, "The Time of My Life", was recorded by David Cook and released on May 22, <hl> 2008 <hl>.

The winning song, "The Time of My Life", was recorded by David Cook and released on May 22, <hl> 2008 <hl> .


Question: What was the coronation song?

Answer: The Time of My Life

The American Idol Songwriter contest was also held this season. From ten of the most popular submissions, each of the final two contestants chose a song to perform, although neither of their selections was used as the "coronation song". <hl> The winning song, " The Time of My Life ", was recorded by David Cook and released on May 22, 2008. <hl>

The American Idol Songwriter contest was also held this season. From ten of the most popular submissions, each of the final two contestants chose a song to perform, although neither of their selections was used as the "coronation song". The winning song, "<hl> The Time of My Life <hl>", was recorded by David Cook and released on May 22, 2008.

The winning song, " <hl> The Time of My Life <hl> ", was recorded by David Cook and released on May 22, 2008.


Question: When did Cook release his version of The Time of My Life?

Answer: May 22, 2008

The American Idol Songwriter contest was also held this season. From ten of the most popular submissions, each of the final two contestants chose a song to perform, although neither of their selections was used as the "coronation song". <hl> The winning song, "The Time of My Life", was recorded by David Cook and released on May 22, 2008 . <hl>

The American Idol Songwriter contest was also held this season. From ten of the most popular submissions, each of the final two contestants chose a song to perform, although neither of their selections was used as the "coronation song". The winning song, "The Time of My Life", was recorded by David Cook and released on <hl> May 22, 2008 <hl>.

The winning song, "The Time of My Life", was recorded by David Cook and released on <hl> May 22, 2008 <hl> .


Question: What year did the eighth season of American Idol first air?

Season eight premiered on January 13, 2009. Mike Darnell, the president of alternative programming for Fox, stated that the season would focus more on the contestants' personal life. Much early attention on the show was therefore focused on the widowhood of Danny Gokey.[citation needed]

Answer: 2009

<hl> Season eight premiered on January 13, 2009 . <hl> Mike Darnell, the president of alternative programming for Fox, stated that the season would focus more on the contestants' personal life. Much early attention on the show was therefore focused on the widowhood of Danny Gokey.[citation needed]

Season eight premiered on January 13, <hl> 2009 <hl>. Mike Darnell, the president of alternative programming for Fox, stated that the season would focus more on the contestants' personal life. Much early attention on the show was therefore focused on the widowhood of Danny Gokey.[citation needed]

Season eight premiered on January 13, <hl> 2009 <hl> .


Question: Which contestant from season eight suffered the loss of a spouse?

Answer: Danny Gokey

Season eight premiered on January 13, 2009. Mike Darnell, the president of alternative programming for Fox, stated that the season would focus more on the contestants' personal life. <hl> Much early attention on the show was therefore focused on the widowhood of Danny Gokey .[citation needed] <hl>

Season eight premiered on January 13, 2009. Mike Darnell, the president of alternative programming for Fox, stated that the season would focus more on the contestants' personal life. Much early attention on the show was therefore focused on the widowhood of <hl> Danny Gokey <hl>.[citation needed]

Much early attention on the show was therefore focused on the widowhood of <hl> Danny Gokey <hl> .[citation needed]


Question: What was Mike Darnells position at Fox in 2009?

Answer: president of alternative programming

Season eight premiered on January 13, 2009. <hl> Mike Darnell, the president of alternative programming for Fox, stated that the season would focus more on the contestants' personal life. <hl> Much early attention on the show was therefore focused on the widowhood of Danny Gokey.[citation needed]

Season eight premiered on January 13, 2009. Mike Darnell, the <hl> president of alternative programming <hl> for Fox, stated that the season would focus more on the contestants' personal life. Much early attention on the show was therefore focused on the widowhood of Danny Gokey.[citation needed]


Question: What month did American Idol begin airing its eighth season?

Answer: January

<hl> Season eight premiered on January 13, 2009. <hl> Mike Darnell, the president of alternative programming for Fox, stated that the season would focus more on the contestants' personal life. Much early attention on the show was therefore focused on the widowhood of Danny Gokey.[citation needed]

Season eight premiered on <hl> January <hl> 13, 2009. Mike Darnell, the president of alternative programming for Fox, stated that the season would focus more on the contestants' personal life. Much early attention on the show was therefore focused on the widowhood of Danny Gokey.[citation needed]


Question: When did season eight premiere?

Answer: January 13, 2009

<hl> Season eight premiered on January 13, 2009 . <hl> Mike Darnell, the president of alternative programming for Fox, stated that the season would focus more on the contestants' personal life. Much early attention on the show was therefore focused on the widowhood of Danny Gokey.[citation needed]

Season eight premiered on <hl> January 13, 2009 <hl>. Mike Darnell, the president of alternative programming for Fox, stated that the season would focus more on the contestants' personal life. Much early attention on the show was therefore focused on the widowhood of Danny Gokey.[citation needed]

Season eight premiered on <hl> January 13, 2009 <hl> .


Question: Who was the president of alternative programming at Fox?

Answer: Mike Darnell

Season eight premiered on January 13, 2009. <hl> Mike Darnell , the president of alternative programming for Fox, stated that the season would focus more on the contestants' personal life. <hl> Much early attention on the show was therefore focused on the widowhood of Danny Gokey.[citation needed]

Season eight premiered on January 13, 2009. <hl> Mike Darnell <hl>, the president of alternative programming for Fox, stated that the season would focus more on the contestants' personal life. Much early attention on the show was therefore focused on the widowhood of Danny Gokey.[citation needed]

<hl> Mike Darnell <hl> , the president of alternative programming for Fox, stated that the season would focus more on the contestants' personal life.


Question: Which contestant received a lot of attention because of his widowhood?

Answer: Danny Gokey

Season eight premiered on January 13, 2009. Mike Darnell, the president of alternative programming for Fox, stated that the season would focus more on the contestants' personal life. <hl> Much early attention on the show was therefore focused on the widowhood of Danny Gokey .[citation needed] <hl>

Season eight premiered on January 13, 2009. Mike Darnell, the president of alternative programming for Fox, stated that the season would focus more on the contestants' personal life. Much early attention on the show was therefore focused on the widowhood of <hl> Danny Gokey <hl>.[citation needed]

Much early attention on the show was therefore focused on the widowhood of <hl> Danny Gokey <hl> .[citation needed]


Question: Who was brought in as a new judge during American Idols eighth season?

In the first major change to the judging panel, a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi, was introduced. This was also the first season without executive producer Nigel Lythgoe who left to focus on the international versions of his show So You Think You Can Dance. The Hollywood round was moved to the Kodak Theatre for 2009 and was also extended to two weeks. Idol Gives Back was canceled for this season due to the global recession at the time.

Answer: Kara DioGuardi

<hl> In the first major change to the judging panel, a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi , was introduced. <hl> This was also the first season without executive producer Nigel Lythgoe who left to focus on the international versions of his show So You Think You Can Dance. The Hollywood round was moved to the Kodak Theatre for 2009 and was also extended to two weeks. Idol Gives Back was canceled for this season due to the global recession at the time.

In the first major change to the judging panel, a fourth judge, <hl> Kara DioGuardi <hl>, was introduced. This was also the first season without executive producer Nigel Lythgoe who left to focus on the international versions of his show So You Think You Can Dance. The Hollywood round was moved to the Kodak Theatre for 2009 and was also extended to two weeks. Idol Gives Back was canceled for this season due to the global recession at the time.

In the first major change to the judging panel, a fourth judge, <hl> Kara DioGuardi <hl> , was introduced.


Question: How long did the Hollywood round air for in season eight of American Idol?

Answer: two weeks

In the first major change to the judging panel, a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi, was introduced. This was also the first season without executive producer Nigel Lythgoe who left to focus on the international versions of his show So You Think You Can Dance. <hl> The Hollywood round was moved to the Kodak Theatre for 2009 and was also extended to two weeks . <hl> Idol Gives Back was canceled for this season due to the global recession at the time.

In the first major change to the judging panel, a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi, was introduced. This was also the first season without executive producer Nigel Lythgoe who left to focus on the international versions of his show So You Think You Can Dance. The Hollywood round was moved to the Kodak Theatre for 2009 and was also extended to <hl> two weeks <hl>. Idol Gives Back was canceled for this season due to the global recession at the time.

The Hollywood round was moved to the Kodak Theatre for 2009 and was also extended to <hl> two weeks <hl> .


Question: What show did Nigel Lythgoe leave American Idol to produce?

Answer: So You Think You Can Dance

In the first major change to the judging panel, a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi, was introduced. <hl> This was also the first season without executive producer Nigel Lythgoe who left to focus on the international versions of his show So You Think You Can Dance . <hl> The Hollywood round was moved to the Kodak Theatre for 2009 and was also extended to two weeks. Idol Gives Back was canceled for this season due to the global recession at the time.

In the first major change to the judging panel, a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi, was introduced. This was also the first season without executive producer Nigel Lythgoe who left to focus on the international versions of his show <hl> So You Think You Can Dance <hl>. The Hollywood round was moved to the Kodak Theatre for 2009 and was also extended to two weeks. Idol Gives Back was canceled for this season due to the global recession at the time.

This was also the first season without executive producer Nigel Lythgoe who left to focus on the international versions of his show <hl> So You Think You Can Dance <hl> .


Question: What venue hosted the Hollywood round on American Idol for the first time in 2009?

Answer: the Kodak Theatre

In the first major change to the judging panel, a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi, was introduced. This was also the first season without executive producer Nigel Lythgoe who left to focus on the international versions of his show So You Think You Can Dance. <hl> The Hollywood round was moved to the Kodak Theatre for 2009 and was also extended to two weeks. <hl> Idol Gives Back was canceled for this season due to the global recession at the time.

In the first major change to the judging panel, a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi, was introduced. This was also the first season without executive producer Nigel Lythgoe who left to focus on the international versions of his show So You Think You Can Dance. The Hollywood round was moved to <hl> the Kodak Theatre <hl> for 2009 and was also extended to two weeks. Idol Gives Back was canceled for this season due to the global recession at the time.


Question: Why did American Idol choose not to have its Idol Gives Back special in 2009?

Answer: the global recession

In the first major change to the judging panel, a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi, was introduced. This was also the first season without executive producer Nigel Lythgoe who left to focus on the international versions of his show So You Think You Can Dance. The Hollywood round was moved to the Kodak Theatre for 2009 and was also extended to two weeks. <hl> Idol Gives Back was canceled for this season due to the global recession at the time. <hl>

In the first major change to the judging panel, a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi, was introduced. This was also the first season without executive producer Nigel Lythgoe who left to focus on the international versions of his show So You Think You Can Dance. The Hollywood round was moved to the Kodak Theatre for 2009 and was also extended to two weeks. Idol Gives Back was canceled for this season due to <hl> the global recession <hl> at the time.


Question: How many judges were on the panel for this season?

Answer: four

<hl> In the first major change to the judging panel, a four th judge, Kara DioGuardi, was introduced. <hl> This was also the first season without executive producer Nigel Lythgoe who left to focus on the international versions of his show So You Think You Can Dance. The Hollywood round was moved to the Kodak Theatre for 2009 and was also extended to two weeks. Idol Gives Back was canceled for this season due to the global recession at the time.

In the first major change to the judging panel, a <hl> four <hl>th judge, Kara DioGuardi, was introduced. This was also the first season without executive producer Nigel Lythgoe who left to focus on the international versions of his show So You Think You Can Dance. The Hollywood round was moved to the Kodak Theatre for 2009 and was also extended to two weeks. Idol Gives Back was canceled for this season due to the global recession at the time.

In the first major change to the judging panel, a <hl> four <hl> th judge, Kara DioGuardi, was introduced.


Question: Which judge joined the panel?

Answer: Kara DioGuardi

<hl> In the first major change to the judging panel, a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi , was introduced. <hl> This was also the first season without executive producer Nigel Lythgoe who left to focus on the international versions of his show So You Think You Can Dance. The Hollywood round was moved to the Kodak Theatre for 2009 and was also extended to two weeks. Idol Gives Back was canceled for this season due to the global recession at the time.

In the first major change to the judging panel, a fourth judge, <hl> Kara DioGuardi <hl>, was introduced. This was also the first season without executive producer Nigel Lythgoe who left to focus on the international versions of his show So You Think You Can Dance. The Hollywood round was moved to the Kodak Theatre for 2009 and was also extended to two weeks. Idol Gives Back was canceled for this season due to the global recession at the time.

In the first major change to the judging panel, a fourth judge, <hl> Kara DioGuardi <hl> , was introduced.


Question: Nigel Lythgoe quit the show to focus on what other show?

Answer: So You Think You Can Dance

In the first major change to the judging panel, a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi, was introduced. <hl> This was also the first season without executive producer Nigel Lythgoe who left to focus on the international versions of his show So You Think You Can Dance . <hl> The Hollywood round was moved to the Kodak Theatre for 2009 and was also extended to two weeks. Idol Gives Back was canceled for this season due to the global recession at the time.

In the first major change to the judging panel, a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi, was introduced. This was also the first season without executive producer Nigel Lythgoe who left to focus on the international versions of his show <hl> So You Think You Can Dance <hl>. The Hollywood round was moved to the Kodak Theatre for 2009 and was also extended to two weeks. Idol Gives Back was canceled for this season due to the global recession at the time.

This was also the first season without executive producer Nigel Lythgoe who left to focus on the international versions of his show <hl> So You Think You Can Dance <hl> .


Question: Where was the Hollywood round moved to?

Answer: Kodak Theatre

In the first major change to the judging panel, a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi, was introduced. This was also the first season without executive producer Nigel Lythgoe who left to focus on the international versions of his show So You Think You Can Dance. <hl> The Hollywood round was moved to the Kodak Theatre for 2009 and was also extended to two weeks. <hl> Idol Gives Back was canceled for this season due to the global recession at the time.

In the first major change to the judging panel, a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi, was introduced. This was also the first season without executive producer Nigel Lythgoe who left to focus on the international versions of his show So You Think You Can Dance. The Hollywood round was moved to the <hl> Kodak Theatre <hl> for 2009 and was also extended to two weeks. Idol Gives Back was canceled for this season due to the global recession at the time.


Question: What was canceled for this year of Idol?

Answer: Idol Gives Back

In the first major change to the judging panel, a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi, was introduced. This was also the first season without executive producer Nigel Lythgoe who left to focus on the international versions of his show So You Think You Can Dance. The Hollywood round was moved to the Kodak Theatre for 2009 and was also extended to two weeks. <hl> Idol Gives Back was canceled for this season due to the global recession at the time. <hl>

In the first major change to the judging panel, a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi, was introduced. This was also the first season without executive producer Nigel Lythgoe who left to focus on the international versions of his show So You Think You Can Dance. The Hollywood round was moved to the Kodak Theatre for 2009 and was also extended to two weeks. <hl> Idol Gives Back <hl> was canceled for this season due to the global recession at the time.


Question: How many finalists were there on season eight of American Idol?

There were 13 finalists this season, but two were eliminated in the first result show of the finals. A new feature introduced was the "Judges' Save", and Matt Giraud was saved from elimination at the top seven by the judges when he received the fewest votes. The next week, Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai were eliminated.

Answer: 13

<hl> There were 13 finalists this season, but two were eliminated in the first result show of the finals. <hl> A new feature introduced was the "Judges' Save", and Matt Giraud was saved from elimination at the top seven by the judges when he received the fewest votes. The next week, Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai were eliminated.

There were <hl> 13 <hl> finalists this season, but two were eliminated in the first result show of the finals. A new feature introduced was the "Judges' Save", and Matt Giraud was saved from elimination at the top seven by the judges when he received the fewest votes. The next week, Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai were eliminated.


Question: Who was the first contestant to benefit from the Judges Save?

Answer: Matt Giraud

There were 13 finalists this season, but two were eliminated in the first result show of the finals. <hl> A new feature introduced was the "Judges' Save", and Matt Giraud was saved from elimination at the top seven by the judges when he received the fewest votes. <hl> The next week, Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai were eliminated.

There were 13 finalists this season, but two were eliminated in the first result show of the finals. A new feature introduced was the "Judges' Save", and <hl> Matt Giraud <hl> was saved from elimination at the top seven by the judges when he received the fewest votes. The next week, Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai were eliminated.


Question: How many contestants were eliminated during the first week after the judges save?

Answer: two

<hl> There were 13 finalists this season, but two were eliminated in the first result show of the finals. <hl> A new feature introduced was the "Judges' Save", and Matt Giraud was saved from elimination at the top seven by the judges when he received the fewest votes. The next week, Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai were eliminated.

There were 13 finalists this season, but <hl> two <hl> were eliminated in the first result show of the finals. A new feature introduced was the "Judges' Save", and Matt Giraud was saved from elimination at the top seven by the judges when he received the fewest votes. The next week, Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai were eliminated.


Question: How many contestants were sent home during the first week of finals?

Answer: two

<hl> There were 13 finalists this season, but two were eliminated in the first result show of the finals. <hl> A new feature introduced was the "Judges' Save", and Matt Giraud was saved from elimination at the top seven by the judges when he received the fewest votes. The next week, Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai were eliminated.

There were 13 finalists this season, but <hl> two <hl> were eliminated in the first result show of the finals. A new feature introduced was the "Judges' Save", and Matt Giraud was saved from elimination at the top seven by the judges when he received the fewest votes. The next week, Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai were eliminated.


Question: Who was sent home the week after the judges saved Matt Giraud?

Answer: Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai

There were 13 finalists this season, but two were eliminated in the first result show of the finals. A new feature introduced was the "Judges' Save", and Matt Giraud was saved from elimination at the top seven by the judges when he received the fewest votes. <hl> The next week, Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai were eliminated. <hl>

There were 13 finalists this season, but two were eliminated in the first result show of the finals. A new feature introduced was the "Judges' Save", and Matt Giraud was saved from elimination at the top seven by the judges when he received the fewest votes. The next week, <hl> Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai <hl> were eliminated.


Question: How many finalists were on this season?

Answer: 13

<hl> There were 13 finalists this season, but two were eliminated in the first result show of the finals. <hl> A new feature introduced was the "Judges' Save", and Matt Giraud was saved from elimination at the top seven by the judges when he received the fewest votes. The next week, Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai were eliminated.

There were <hl> 13 <hl> finalists this season, but two were eliminated in the first result show of the finals. A new feature introduced was the "Judges' Save", and Matt Giraud was saved from elimination at the top seven by the judges when he received the fewest votes. The next week, Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai were eliminated.


Question: How many finalists were eliminated during the first results show?

Answer: two

<hl> There were 13 finalists this season, but two were eliminated in the first result show of the finals. <hl> A new feature introduced was the "Judges' Save", and Matt Giraud was saved from elimination at the top seven by the judges when he received the fewest votes. The next week, Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai were eliminated.

There were 13 finalists this season, but <hl> two <hl> were eliminated in the first result show of the finals. A new feature introduced was the "Judges' Save", and Matt Giraud was saved from elimination at the top seven by the judges when he received the fewest votes. The next week, Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai were eliminated.


Question: Which contestant was saved with the first Judges' Save?

Answer: Matt Giraud

There were 13 finalists this season, but two were eliminated in the first result show of the finals. <hl> A new feature introduced was the "Judges' Save", and Matt Giraud was saved from elimination at the top seven by the judges when he received the fewest votes. <hl> The next week, Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai were eliminated.

There were 13 finalists this season, but two were eliminated in the first result show of the finals. A new feature introduced was the "Judges' Save", and <hl> Matt Giraud <hl> was saved from elimination at the top seven by the judges when he received the fewest votes. The next week, Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai were eliminated.


Question: Who were the final two contestants on season eight of American Idol?

The two finalists were Kris Allen and Adam Lambert, both of whom had previously landed in the bottom three at the top five. Allen won the contest in the most controversial voting result since season two. It was claimed, later retracted, that 38 million of the 100 million votes cast on the night came from Allen's home state of Arkansas alone, and that AT&T employees unfairly influenced the votes by giving lessons on power-texting at viewing parties in Arkansas.

Answer: Kris Allen and Adam Lambert

<hl> The two finalists were Kris Allen and Adam Lambert , both of whom had previously landed in the bottom three at the top five. <hl> Allen won the contest in the most controversial voting result since season two. It was claimed, later retracted, that 38 million of the 100 million votes cast on the night came from Allen's home state of Arkansas alone, and that AT&T employees unfairly influenced the votes by giving lessons on power-texting at viewing parties in Arkansas.

The two finalists were <hl> Kris Allen and Adam Lambert <hl>, both of whom had previously landed in the bottom three at the top five. Allen won the contest in the most controversial voting result since season two. It was claimed, later retracted, that 38 million of the 100 million votes cast on the night came from Allen's home state of Arkansas alone, and that AT&T employees unfairly influenced the votes by giving lessons on power-texting at viewing parties in Arkansas.

The two finalists were <hl> Kris Allen and Adam Lambert <hl> , both of whom had previously landed in the bottom three at the top five.


Question: Who won season eight of American Idol?

Answer: Kris Allen

<hl> The two finalists were Kris Allen and Adam Lambert, both of whom had previously landed in the bottom three at the top five. <hl> Allen won the contest in the most controversial voting result since season two. It was claimed, later retracted, that 38 million of the 100 million votes cast on the night came from Allen's home state of Arkansas alone, and that AT&T employees unfairly influenced the votes by giving lessons on power-texting at viewing parties in Arkansas.

The two finalists were <hl> Kris Allen <hl> and Adam Lambert, both of whom had previously landed in the bottom three at the top five. Allen won the contest in the most controversial voting result since season two. It was claimed, later retracted, that 38 million of the 100 million votes cast on the night came from Allen's home state of Arkansas alone, and that AT&T employees unfairly influenced the votes by giving lessons on power-texting at viewing parties in Arkansas.


Question: What state is American Idol winner Kris Allen from?

Answer: Arkansas

The two finalists were Kris Allen and Adam Lambert, both of whom had previously landed in the bottom three at the top five. Allen won the contest in the most controversial voting result since season two. <hl> It was claimed, later retracted, that 38 million of the 100 million votes cast on the night came from Allen's home state of Arkansas alone, and that AT&T employees unfairly influenced the votes by giving lessons on power-texting at viewing parties in Arkansas. <hl>

The two finalists were Kris Allen and Adam Lambert, both of whom had previously landed in the bottom three at the top five. Allen won the contest in the most controversial voting result since season two. It was claimed, later retracted, that 38 million of the 100 million votes cast on the night came from Allen's home state of <hl> Arkansas <hl> alone, and that AT&T employees unfairly influenced the votes by giving lessons on power-texting at viewing parties in Arkansas.


Question: How many votes were cast in the American Idol finale in season eight?

Answer: 100 million

The two finalists were Kris Allen and Adam Lambert, both of whom had previously landed in the bottom three at the top five. Allen won the contest in the most controversial voting result since season two. <hl> It was claimed, later retracted, that 38 million of the 100 million votes cast on the night came from Allen's home state of Arkansas alone, and that AT&T employees unfairly influenced the votes by giving lessons on power-texting at viewing parties in Arkansas. <hl>

The two finalists were Kris Allen and Adam Lambert, both of whom had previously landed in the bottom three at the top five. Allen won the contest in the most controversial voting result since season two. It was claimed, later retracted, that 38 million of the <hl> 100 million <hl> votes cast on the night came from Allen's home state of Arkansas alone, and that AT&T employees unfairly influenced the votes by giving lessons on power-texting at viewing parties in Arkansas.


Question: Who won the season?

Answer: Kris Allen

<hl> The two finalists were Kris Allen and Adam Lambert, both of whom had previously landed in the bottom three at the top five. <hl> Allen won the contest in the most controversial voting result since season two. It was claimed, later retracted, that 38 million of the 100 million votes cast on the night came from Allen's home state of Arkansas alone, and that AT&T employees unfairly influenced the votes by giving lessons on power-texting at viewing parties in Arkansas.

The two finalists were <hl> Kris Allen <hl> and Adam Lambert, both of whom had previously landed in the bottom three at the top five. Allen won the contest in the most controversial voting result since season two. It was claimed, later retracted, that 38 million of the 100 million votes cast on the night came from Allen's home state of Arkansas alone, and that AT&T employees unfairly influenced the votes by giving lessons on power-texting at viewing parties in Arkansas.


Question: The only prior season to have matching controversy over the winner was?

Answer: season two

The two finalists were Kris Allen and Adam Lambert, both of whom had previously landed in the bottom three at the top five. <hl> Allen won the contest in the most controversial voting result since season two . <hl> It was claimed, later retracted, that 38 million of the 100 million votes cast on the night came from Allen's home state of Arkansas alone, and that AT&T employees unfairly influenced the votes by giving lessons on power-texting at viewing parties in Arkansas.

The two finalists were Kris Allen and Adam Lambert, both of whom had previously landed in the bottom three at the top five. Allen won the contest in the most controversial voting result since <hl> season two <hl>. It was claimed, later retracted, that 38 million of the 100 million votes cast on the night came from Allen's home state of Arkansas alone, and that AT&T employees unfairly influenced the votes by giving lessons on power-texting at viewing parties in Arkansas.

Allen won the contest in the most controversial voting result since <hl> season two <hl> .


Question: How many votes were cast for the final two?

Answer: 100 million

The two finalists were Kris Allen and Adam Lambert, both of whom had previously landed in the bottom three at the top five. Allen won the contest in the most controversial voting result since season two. <hl> It was claimed, later retracted, that 38 million of the 100 million votes cast on the night came from Allen's home state of Arkansas alone, and that AT&T employees unfairly influenced the votes by giving lessons on power-texting at viewing parties in Arkansas. <hl>

The two finalists were Kris Allen and Adam Lambert, both of whom had previously landed in the bottom three at the top five. Allen won the contest in the most controversial voting result since season two. It was claimed, later retracted, that 38 million of the <hl> 100 million <hl> votes cast on the night came from Allen's home state of Arkansas alone, and that AT&T employees unfairly influenced the votes by giving lessons on power-texting at viewing parties in Arkansas.


Question: Who was accused of teaching the public how to power text for the winner?

Answer: AT&T employees

The two finalists were Kris Allen and Adam Lambert, both of whom had previously landed in the bottom three at the top five. Allen won the contest in the most controversial voting result since season two. It was claimed, later retracted, that 38 million of the 100 million votes cast on the night came from Allen's home state of Arkansas alone, and <hl> that AT&T employees unfairly influenced the votes by giving lessons on power-texting at viewing parties in Arkansas. <hl>

The two finalists were Kris Allen and Adam Lambert, both of whom had previously landed in the bottom three at the top five. Allen won the contest in the most controversial voting result since season two. It was claimed, later retracted, that 38 million of the 100 million votes cast on the night came from Allen's home state of Arkansas alone, and that <hl> AT&T employees <hl> unfairly influenced the votes by giving lessons on power-texting at viewing parties in Arkansas.


Question: What was the name of the song that Kris Allen and Adam Lamber released after American Idol?

Both Allen and Lambert released the coronation song, "No Boundaries" which was co-written by DioGuardi. This is the first season in which the winner failed to achieve gold album status, and none from that season achieved platinum album status in the U.S.[citation needed]

Answer: No Boundaries

<hl> Both Allen and Lambert released the coronation song, " No Boundaries " which was co-written by DioGuardi. <hl> This is the first season in which the winner failed to achieve gold album status, and none from that season achieved platinum album status in the U.S.[citation needed]

Both Allen and Lambert released the coronation song, "<hl> No Boundaries <hl>" which was co-written by DioGuardi. This is the first season in which the winner failed to achieve gold album status, and none from that season achieved platinum album status in the U.S.[citation needed]

Both Allen and Lambert released the coronation song, " <hl> No Boundaries <hl> " which was co-written by DioGuardi.


Question: Who helped write the song "No Boundaries"?

Answer: DioGuardi

<hl> Both Allen and Lambert released the coronation song, "No Boundaries" which was co-written by DioGuardi . <hl> This is the first season in which the winner failed to achieve gold album status, and none from that season achieved platinum album status in the U.S.[citation needed]

Both Allen and Lambert released the coronation song, "No Boundaries" which was co-written by <hl> DioGuardi <hl>. This is the first season in which the winner failed to achieve gold album status, and none from that season achieved platinum album status in the U.S.[citation needed]

Both Allen and Lambert released the coronation song, "No Boundaries" which was co-written by <hl> DioGuardi <hl> .


Question: What was the coronation song for this season?

Answer: No Boundaries

<hl> Both Allen and Lambert released the coronation song, " No Boundaries " which was co-written by DioGuardi. <hl> This is the first season in which the winner failed to achieve gold album status, and none from that season achieved platinum album status in the U.S.[citation needed]

Both Allen and Lambert released the coronation song, "<hl> No Boundaries <hl>" which was co-written by DioGuardi. This is the first season in which the winner failed to achieve gold album status, and none from that season achieved platinum album status in the U.S.[citation needed]

Both Allen and Lambert released the coronation song, " <hl> No Boundaries <hl> " which was co-written by DioGuardi.


Question: Who co-wrote the coronation song?

Answer: DioGuardi

<hl> Both Allen and Lambert released the coronation song, "No Boundaries" which was co-written by DioGuardi . <hl> This is the first season in which the winner failed to achieve gold album status, and none from that season achieved platinum album status in the U.S.[citation needed]

Both Allen and Lambert released the coronation song, "No Boundaries" which was co-written by <hl> DioGuardi <hl>. This is the first season in which the winner failed to achieve gold album status, and none from that season achieved platinum album status in the U.S.[citation needed]

Both Allen and Lambert released the coronation song, "No Boundaries" which was co-written by <hl> DioGuardi <hl> .


Question: Unlike every previous winner, the winner of this season failed to achieve what status?

Answer: gold album status

Both Allen and Lambert released the coronation song, "No Boundaries" which was co-written by DioGuardi. <hl> This is the first season in which the winner failed to achieve gold album status , and none from that season achieved platinum album status in the U.S.[citation needed] <hl>

Both Allen and Lambert released the coronation song, "No Boundaries" which was co-written by DioGuardi. This is the first season in which the winner failed to achieve <hl> gold album status <hl>, and none from that season achieved platinum album status in the U.S.[citation needed]

This is the first season in which the winner failed to achieve <hl> gold album status <hl> , and none from that season achieved platinum album status in the U.S.[citation needed]


Question: How many contestants from this season reached platinum album status?

Answer: none

Both Allen and Lambert released the coronation song, "No Boundaries" which was co-written by DioGuardi. <hl> This is the first season in which the winner failed to achieve gold album status, and none from that season achieved platinum album status in the U.S.[citation needed] <hl>

Both Allen and Lambert released the coronation song, "No Boundaries" which was co-written by DioGuardi. This is the first season in which the winner failed to achieve gold album status, and <hl> none <hl> from that season achieved platinum album status in the U.S.[citation needed]


Question: What year did season nine of American Idol first air?

Season nine premiered on January 12, 2010. The upheaval at the judging panel continued. Ellen DeGeneres joined as a judge to replace Paula Abdul at the start of Hollywood Week.

Answer: 2010

<hl> Season nine premiered on January 12, 2010 . <hl> The upheaval at the judging panel continued. Ellen DeGeneres joined as a judge to replace Paula Abdul at the start of Hollywood Week.

Season nine premiered on January 12, <hl> 2010 <hl>. The upheaval at the judging panel continued. Ellen DeGeneres joined as a judge to replace Paula Abdul at the start of Hollywood Week.

Season nine premiered on January 12, <hl> 2010 <hl> .


Question: Who filled the judges spot vacated by Paula Abdul on season nine of American Idol?

Answer: Ellen DeGeneres

Season nine premiered on January 12, 2010. The upheaval at the judging panel continued. <hl> Ellen DeGeneres joined as a judge to replace Paula Abdul at the start of Hollywood Week. <hl>

Season nine premiered on January 12, 2010. The upheaval at the judging panel continued. <hl> Ellen DeGeneres <hl> joined as a judge to replace Paula Abdul at the start of Hollywood Week.


Question: At what point during season 9 of American Idol did Ellen Degeneres become a judge?

Answer: Hollywood Week

Season nine premiered on January 12, 2010. The upheaval at the judging panel continued. <hl> Ellen DeGeneres joined as a judge to replace Paula Abdul at the start of Hollywood Week . <hl>

Season nine premiered on January 12, 2010. The upheaval at the judging panel continued. Ellen DeGeneres joined as a judge to replace Paula Abdul at the start of <hl> Hollywood Week <hl>.

Ellen DeGeneres joined as a judge to replace Paula Abdul at the start of <hl> Hollywood Week <hl> .


Question: When did season nine premiere?

Answer: January 12, 2010

<hl> Season nine premiered on January 12, 2010 . <hl> The upheaval at the judging panel continued. Ellen DeGeneres joined as a judge to replace Paula Abdul at the start of Hollywood Week.

Season nine premiered on <hl> January 12, 2010 <hl>. The upheaval at the judging panel continued. Ellen DeGeneres joined as a judge to replace Paula Abdul at the start of Hollywood Week.

Season nine premiered on <hl> January 12, 2010 <hl> .


Question: Which original judge left prior to the start of the season?

Answer: Paula Abdul

Season nine premiered on January 12, 2010. The upheaval at the judging panel continued. <hl> Ellen DeGeneres joined as a judge to replace Paula Abdul at the start of Hollywood Week. <hl>

Season nine premiered on January 12, 2010. The upheaval at the judging panel continued. Ellen DeGeneres joined as a judge to replace <hl> Paula Abdul <hl> at the start of Hollywood Week.


Question: Who replaced Abdul?

Answer: Ellen DeGeneres

Season nine premiered on January 12, 2010. The upheaval at the judging panel continued. <hl> Ellen DeGeneres joined as a judge to replace Paula Abdul at the start of Hollywood Week. <hl>

Season nine premiered on January 12, 2010. The upheaval at the judging panel continued. <hl> Ellen DeGeneres <hl> joined as a judge to replace Paula Abdul at the start of Hollywood Week.


Question: When did Ellen join the judges' panel?

Answer: Hollywood Week

Season nine premiered on January 12, 2010. The upheaval at the judging panel continued. <hl> Ellen DeGeneres joined as a judge to replace Paula Abdul at the start of Hollywood Week . <hl>

Season nine premiered on January 12, 2010. The upheaval at the judging panel continued. Ellen DeGeneres joined as a judge to replace Paula Abdul at the start of <hl> Hollywood Week <hl>.

Ellen DeGeneres joined as a judge to replace Paula Abdul at the start of <hl> Hollywood Week <hl> .


Question: Which contestant had to go to the hospital during the week of the top 20?

Crystal Bowersox, who has Type-I diabetes, fell ill due to diabetic ketoacidosis on the morning of the girls performance night for the top 20 week and was hospitalized. The schedule was rearranged so the boys performed first and she could perform the following night instead; she later revealed that Ken Warwick, the show producer, wanted to disqualify her but she begged to be allowed to stay on the show.

Answer: Crystal Bowersox

<hl> Crystal Bowersox , who has Type-I diabetes, fell ill due to diabetic ketoacidosis on the morning of the girls performance night for the top 20 week and was hospitalized. <hl> The schedule was rearranged so the boys performed first and she could perform the following night instead; she later revealed that Ken Warwick, the show producer, wanted to disqualify her but she begged to be allowed to stay on the show.

<hl> Crystal Bowersox <hl>, who has Type-I diabetes, fell ill due to diabetic ketoacidosis on the morning of the girls performance night for the top 20 week and was hospitalized. The schedule was rearranged so the boys performed first and she could perform the following night instead; she later revealed that Ken Warwick, the show producer, wanted to disqualify her but she begged to be allowed to stay on the show.

<hl> Crystal Bowersox <hl> , who has Type-I diabetes, fell ill due to diabetic ketoacidosis on the morning of the girls performance night for the top 20 week and was hospitalized.


Question: What producer wanted to remove Crystal Bowersox from the competition?

Answer: Ken Warwick

Crystal Bowersox, who has Type-I diabetes, fell ill due to diabetic ketoacidosis on the morning of the girls performance night for the top 20 week and was hospitalized. <hl> The schedule was rearranged so the boys performed first and she could perform the following night instead; she later revealed that Ken Warwick , the show producer, wanted to disqualify her but she begged to be allowed to stay on the show. <hl>

Crystal Bowersox, who has Type-I diabetes, fell ill due to diabetic ketoacidosis on the morning of the girls performance night for the top 20 week and was hospitalized. The schedule was rearranged so the boys performed first and she could perform the following night instead; she later revealed that <hl> Ken Warwick <hl>, the show producer, wanted to disqualify her but she begged to be allowed to stay on the show.

The schedule was rearranged so the boys performed first and she could perform the following night instead; she later revealed that <hl> Ken Warwick <hl> , the show producer, wanted to disqualify her but she begged to be allowed to stay on the show.